European Commission challenges Malta’s Article 56A gaming law

The European Commission sent Malta a formal letter on 18 June challenging Article 56A of the country’s Gaming Act, which concerns the recognition of court judgments involving Malta-licensed operators. The Commission said the provision conflicts with EU rules on mutual trust, jurisdiction and the treatment of judgments; it gave Malta two months to respond. The issue follows a Maltese court’s refusal to enforce Austrian rulings and awaits a European court update expected in July.